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Presenter: Denise Riebman Director of Career Development and Alumni Services Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration The George Washington University

PRESENTATION AGENDA

Pathways Program Overview Three Pathways Programs:

• 1. Internship Program
• 2. Recent Graduates Program
• 3. Presidential Management Fellows

PATHWAYS OVERVIEW

Pathways Program - effective on July 10, 2012 Goals:

• 1. Offer clear paths for paid student

internships and careers for recent grads

• 2. Provide training and career development

for individuals starting their Federal careers

WHY IT MATTERS

Retiring Workforce

 2012: 14% eligible  2017: 31% eligible

 42% in HUD and SBA!

Lack of Interest

 Only 2.3% of graduates planned to work for federal

government

 Only 6% said federal service was an ideal career choice

Need for Innovation & New Ideas Hard to find and land federal jobs

REALITY CHECK

86,689 new government hires since

2012

44.7% are veterans 16% have advanced degrees 3 out of 4 jobs are at defense and

security related agencies

Pathways is one of the best ways into federal government!

Internship Program

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Open to all students

 Must be enrolled at least half-time

Administered by each hiring agency Full or part time Hired at any GS level Participant Agreement

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Where to find internships:

 USAjobs.gov; agency websites  Search for Pathways Internships

How to apply:

 USAjobs.gov

Conversion to a job:

 Not guaranteed but if complete 640(ft)/320(pt)

hours and degree requirement, increases chances

 Must happen within 120 days of internship

completion

Recent Graduates Program

RECENT GRADUATES PROGRAM

Goal is to provide recent grads opportunities

to apply academic training and knowledge in a professional job

Learn from an assigned mentor Participate in a Career Development Program 40 Hours of training and development Evaluated during their first year

RECENT GRADUATES PROGRAM

 One year in length  Apply within 2 years of graduation

 EXCEPTION: Veterans unable to apply

within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.

 May be converted to a permanent position or time-

limited position (1-4 years)

RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM

Where to find positions: USAjobs.gov; agency websites How to apply: USAjobs.gov Conversion to a job: Non-competitive conversion eligibility

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWS (PMF) PROGRAM

Two year, paid, benefits-eligible, full time Open to all disciplines

Particular need for STEM focus

Eligible for Non-competitive conversion

No longer mandatory

PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWS (PMF) GRADUATE DEGREES 2014

Public affairs/policy/admin: 20% Law: 20% International affairs: 13% Business: 5%

AGENCY PLACEMENTS 2014

PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWS (PMF) PROGRAM

Extensive training and development

 Min 80 Hours of Training and Development

(mandatory)

 Individual Development Plan  Senior-level Mentor (mandatory)  At least one 4-6 month rotational/developmental

assignment

 Optional rotational opportunities (4-5 months)  Annual Performance Plan

PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWS (PMF) PROGRAM

Open to individuals who have received an

advanced degree within past two years.

Individuals can apply multiple times

during eligibility period.

International students are eligible but

must be able to obtain US Citizenship before end of PMF Program

OPEN TO ALL DISCIPLINES

 Accounting/Finance/MBA  Information Technology  Cybersecurity  International Affairs/Policy  Health/Medical Sciences  Business Administration  Public Policy  Human Resources  Public Administration  Environmental Sciences  Statistics  Federal Acquisitions

PMF PAY SCALE

PMF PAY SCALE

Initial appointment at the GS‐9, 11, or 12

(or equivalent), based on applicant qualifications and agency needs

Typical career path with limited

experience:

Appointment – GS-9, step 1 1 year anniversary – GS-11, step 1 Program Completion – GS-12, step 1

Promotion potential up to GS-13 (or

equivalent) during fellowship

PMF PAY SCALE

Rates were increased in January 2015.

Had been frozen at 2010 levels until

• then. Washington DC Pay Scale:

 GS-9: $52,668 - $68,465  GS-11: $63,722 - $82,840  GS-12: $76,378 - $99,296  GS-13: $90,823 - $118,069

FEDERAL BENEFITS

 Student Loan Repayment Programs

 Maximum repayment of $10,000 per employee per calendar

year; $60,000 total, student loan repayment programs are at the discretion of the agency.

 Flexible Spending Accounts  Health and Dental Insurance  Paid Vacation and Sick Leave  Life Insurance  Long-term Care Insurance  Retirement Plan

PMF ATTORNEY POSITIONS

Law students eligible; however, Federal

attorneys hired under a different appointing authority outside of the PMF Program

PMF Program is not designed to provide

training and experience to compete for an attorney position

Positions that may be considered for a PMF

appointment:

 Paralegal Specialist  Hearing & Appeals Specialist  Labor Relations Specialist  Contract Specialist  Estate Tax Examiner  Policy Analyst

ELIGIBILITY SPECIFICS

 Graduate students who expect to complete an

advanced degree by August 31, 2017

 Individuals who completed an advanced degree 2

years prior to the announcement of the PMF Program application

 Opportunities for non-U.S. citizens are extremely

limited.

 Dual citizenship holders may have to renounce

non-U.S. citizenship, depending on security clearances and the policies of individual agencies.

2017 APPLICATION DATES

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Competency Based Assessment:

Problem Solving Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Written Communication Public Service Motivation Personal Accountability Adaptability Technical Competence (STEM

applicants)

APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP ONE

 USAjobs.gov –on-line application

 Resume (any format but limited to 3MB)  Transcript (official or unofficial)

 Must either have Graduation Date on transcript OR obtain official university

letter with date

 School Name/Address  Advanced Degree Name & Degree Date  Contact information of school official/department

 No letter of recommendation needed  Supporting documentation for any claims (Indian preference, veterans

and/or reasonable accommodations

 Upload supporting document for any type of preference and/or reasonable

accommodation

 Preferred browser: Internet Explorer

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APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants complete on-line assessment

and 3 essays

 Estimated – 2-3 hours to completed  Use personal rather than university email address  Can complete application and assessment in different

sessions

 No time limit on assessment but must be finished in ONE

session

 Semi-finalists selected based on eligibility,

completed application and on-line assessment

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

 On-Line, Un-Proctored Assessment  Behavioral Questions  Video-based Situational Judgment Test

 Requires applicants to indicate how they would respond

in given situations Essays

 Min 2,000 character; max 5,000 characters  Do in Word first, check spelling and word count  Factored into in-person assessment for semi-

finalists

 Examples: Why are you interested in the PMF

program? What are the advantages/disadvantages of public service careers?

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

In Person Assessment Overview

 January 2016 -February 2017??  Own expense  Approximately four hours  Assessment ONLY in Washington DC  Scores determine selection of Finalists

Assessment includes:

 Individual Behavioral Interview  Group Exercise

 Previous exercises include group advocating on policy-

related topics, with assessors evaluating problem solving, interpersonal communications, and oral communications

 Proctored Written Exercise

ASSESSMENT PROCESS OVERVIEW

2014 Assessment Preparation Guide posted on PMF website: http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/assessment- process.aspx GovLoop: Guide to Managing the PMF Application Process: http://pathtopmf.com/pmf-application-process

ASSESSMENT PROCESS OVERVIEW

Finalists likely announced in late spring 2017

PLACEMENT PROCESS

 Finalists invited to attend PMF Job Fair (Spring 2017)  Finalists encouraged to search for agency positions

• nline, via PMF Talent Acquisition System (TAS)

website and networking

 Available PMF positions change throughout year

 Approximately 83% of Federal Jobs NOT in DC

 12 months from selection date to be appointed at an

agency

 Employment policies/incentive determined by individual

agencies

RESOURCES

Program eligibility/how to apply instructions in

“Become a PMF” section at

 pmf.gov

PMF Listserve:

 http://listserv.opm.gov/wa.exe?SUBED1=PMF&A=1

 Path to PMF – GovLoop

 http://pathtopmf.com/

Pathways Students and Recent Graduates

(includes regulations and fact sheets):

 opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways

CONTACT INFORMATION

Presidential Management Fellows Program U.S. Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street NW, Room 6500 Washington, DC 20415

 Application Inquiries: pmfapplication@opm.gov *  Facebook Page: www.facebook.com\PMFProgram  Website: www.pmf.gov  NOTE: Please use the pmfapplication@opm.gov

mailbox for all inquiries regarding the application cycle and assessment process. Applicants should follow the Help instructions provided during the application process for technical assistance.

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